Wrongful Death Law in Missouri
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Missouri — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Missouri
Missouri state law
- Title XXXV — Civil Procedure and Limitations › Chapter 513 — Executions and ExemptionsMO 513 § 513.430
Cited in 52 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVI — Statutory Actions and Torts › Chapter 537 — Torts and Actions for DamagesMO 537 § 537.080
Cited in 49 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVI — Statutory Actions and Torts › Chapter 537 — Torts and Actions for DamagesMO 537 § 537.060
Cited in 31 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXVI — Trade and Commerce › Chapter 408 — Legal Tender and InterestMO 408 § 408.040
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVI — Statutory Actions and Torts › Chapter 537 — Torts and Actions for DamagesMO 537 § 537.675
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVI — Statutory Actions and Torts › Chapter 538 — Tort Actions Based on Improper Health CareMO 538 § 538.210
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Missouri.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.